East Middle School

4040 Central Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 788 students in grades 7-8, East Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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School Overview

East Middle School's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
788 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

East Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Middle School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#440 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of East Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
10%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in East Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in East Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of East Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Middle School's ranking?
East Middle School is ranked #440 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are East Middle School often compared to?
East Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend East Middle School?
788 students attend East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of East Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Middle School?
East Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Middle School offer ?
East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is East Middle School part of?
East Middle School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.

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5   8/23/2022
AMAZING.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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